A new HTC device has been spotted today, touting an Ultrapixel camera and an interesting spec sheet, similar to that of the HTC First. The device, known as the HTC606w has recently passed regulatory approval in China. It seems to be a beefed up version of the HTC First handset, sans Facebook home of course,…
ACLU Asks FTC to Investigate Carriers Over Security Risks, Delayed Android Updates
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday. In it they contend that Mobile Carriers are creating security risks for their customers by not releasing updates in a timely manner. As anyone still suffering with an ancient version of Android can tell you, carriers can take…
Verizon Customers Petition for an End to Contracts
Since T-Mobile began its Simple Choice plans, customers of other carriers have been clamoring for similar no contract plans. One Verizon customer, Mike Beauchamp of Wichita, Kansas, decided to go further and started an online petition on Change.org. As of this posting, it’s up to 74,369 supporters and rising. The text of the petition implores Verizon to allow a…
Sony Xperia Tab S Jelly Bean Update Available Tomorrow
If you’re rocking a Sony Xperia Tablet S, you’re in luck today as Sony is rolling out an update tomorrow that will put Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean on the tablet. The Xperia Tablet S is currently running on Ice Cream Sandwich, so Xperia Tablet S owners will experience quite a change with their new update. Android…
U.S. Cellular Samsung Galaxy S4 Pre-Order Page Now Live
U.S. Cellular’s pre-order page for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 has just gone live, allowing customers to snatch up the hot new handset for a cool $199.99 with a new two-year contract. A shipping date has not yet been revealed, but judging from other carrier release dates which we have seen today, expect the Galaxy…
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Pre-Orders Available Now, Units to Ship April 30th
Hot on the heels of Samsung’s official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S4 being officially released on seven U.S. carriers this month, AT&T has unveiled its plans for the device. AT&T’s Galaxy S4 pre-order page is live today, offering the 16GB version of the device for $199.99 on a new two-year contract. The device can…
Samsung Galaxy S4 Sprint Pre-Orders Begin April 18th, Available on April 27th
Now that the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been officially announced on seven different U.S. carriers, details of the device’s pricing and availability on the various carriers is starting to roll out. Sprint has announced that the 16GB version of the Galaxy S4 will be available on Saturday, April 27th for $249.99 with a new two-year…
Official Samsung Protective Cases For Galaxy S4 Provide Protection, Flair
Are you planning on purchasing a Samsung Galaxy S4? If so, you might want to dress it up a bit. Samsung is releasing a few covers that will not only protect your device but provide some flair as well. Samsung’s Flip Cover comes in seven different colors, including Black Mist, White Frost, Light Blue, Pink,…
US variant of Galaxy S4 has a quad-core Snapdragon processor, not an eight-core Exynos
Samsung officially confirmed the details on the US launch of its flagship Galaxy S4 handset. Besides the date and time, Samsung also confirmed the internal hardware that will land in the US variant. Not surprisingly, the US version of the phone will rock a 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 series processor and not the company’s own…
T-Mobile to sell the Galaxy S4 for $149 down, starting April 24
T-Mobile announced today that it will start selling Samsung’s Galaxy S4 handset starting April 24 online and in stores on May 1st. Customers can pair the device with a Simple Choice plan for just $149.99 down and $20 monthly payments for 24 months. The handset will include a 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 5-inch Full HD…








